If you've been thinking about Homeschooling and not sure if you should...
I have been wanting to homeschool since my children were little. I just never had the courage. Until now , that is. The BEST decision I have ever made!
10 years ago when my oldest dear son was born, there were only a few families homeschooling, and the only curriculum available was hugely expensive.
The idea of making up your own curriculum was completely foreign to us.
By the time he was 4, I was more than ready to send him to Pre-school. This mothering thing was just not working out, and I was afraid I would crush his spirit.
6 years later, I've finally found my Identity in Christ, knowing who I am, and why I am here.
Also, I have found that Public school was moulding my children's personalities. Within a month of bringing them home, they changed completely, they were a pleasure to have around 24/7!
No more stress, no pressure of homework, exams and bullies at Public School.
No, every day is not pure bliss, but like I've heard a wise mom say, your worst day at homeschool is most likely the best day at Public School!
10 years ago when my oldest dear son was born, there were only a few families homeschooling, and the only curriculum available was hugely expensive.
The idea of making up your own curriculum was completely foreign to us.
By the time he was 4, I was more than ready to send him to Pre-school. This mothering thing was just not working out, and I was afraid I would crush his spirit.
6 years later, I've finally found my Identity in Christ, knowing who I am, and why I am here.
Also, I have found that Public school was moulding my children's personalities. Within a month of bringing them home, they changed completely, they were a pleasure to have around 24/7!
No more stress, no pressure of homework, exams and bullies at Public School.
No, every day is not pure bliss, but like I've heard a wise mom say, your worst day at homeschool is most likely the best day at Public School!
What are the best things about homeschooling?
There are far more advantages to disadvantages to doing school at home
- You can spend the day outside by pool, while you learn where the sun rises and sets
- You get to do school in your pj's
- You get to choose if you feel like doing a foreign language today, or NOT
- You get to sleep late after many hours at night, because you're learning how to be a squid
- You get to choose out of a few hundred different curricula's from all over the world
Homeschool = Easy
With internet being your constant companion, it is difficult to say no to homeschool
I am a very new home schooler, but because of the internet, I feel as if I've been doing this for years!
One of the greatest bits of advice a veteran homeschooler gave me was "Don't buy a curriculum yet, just look around and see what your options are".
I am so thankful she did that!
After looking at every curriculum available, from local South African homeschooling, to international such as Sonlight, My Father's World, Heart of Wisdom , I finally settled on a FREE curriculum based strictly on the Charlotte Mason Approach, found at www.amblesideonline.org
I have been gathering all the recommended books and will most probably start at the end of July.
I can't wait!
One of the greatest bits of advice a veteran homeschooler gave me was "Don't buy a curriculum yet, just look around and see what your options are".
I am so thankful she did that!
After looking at every curriculum available, from local South African homeschooling, to international such as Sonlight, My Father's World, Heart of Wisdom , I finally settled on a FREE curriculum based strictly on the Charlotte Mason Approach, found at www.amblesideonline.org
I have been gathering all the recommended books and will most probably start at the end of July.
I can't wait!
Really good books from Amazon on Homeschooling
I love Amazon! Especially their 2nd books, always good service!
100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing the Right Educational Philosophy for Your Child's Learning Style
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 12/30/2009) 
Used Price: $9.91
Keeping a Nature Journal: Discover a Whole New Way of Seeing the World Around You
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 12/30/2009)
Used Price: $6.88
A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning
Amazon Price: $14.39 (as of 12/30/2009)
Used Price: $4.00
When Children Love to Learn: A Practical Application of Charlotte Mason's Philosophy for Today
Amazon Price: $10.87 (as of 12/30/2009)
Used Price: $8.99
Ambleside Online Free Curriculum
Ambleside is a really beautiful curriculum put together by mom's just like us. There is a ton of support through the Yahoo groups.
It is rich in literature and strictly Charlotte Mason Approach.
It is rich in literature and strictly Charlotte Mason Approach.
- Ambleside Online
- The Ambleside Online curriculum is a free homeschooling curriculum designed to be a modern equivalent to the curriculum that Charlotte Mason (CM) used in ...
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- AshleyAnnRyan AshleyAnnRyan Sep 8, 2008 @ 12:26 pm
- I'm so happy to have you featured in my Parenting Group Parenting on Squidoo. Please check back often to add any of your new lenses to the group. I'm always looking for new feature topics, so make a suggestion and I will do my best to make it happen!
Ashley
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- AshleyAnnRyan AshleyAnnRyan Sep 7, 2008 @ 8:05 pm
- Hi,
I would like to FEATURE your lens in my "HomeSchool" section of my my Parenting Group!
Parenting on Squidoo.
Ashley
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- dc64 dc64 Aug 27, 2008 @ 11:02 pm
- I homeschool my son because there is so much in the public school system that I don't want my son exposed to at an early age: drugs, strong language, rated-x converstaions, etc. Good luck on your venture!
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- Jimmie Jimmie Jun 30, 2008 @ 8:32 pm
- This is a nice first lens, Jenni! Welcome to Squidoo! I've made myself your first fan!
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- EverythingMouse EverythingMouse Jun 30, 2008 @ 2:14 pm
- Welcome to squidoo - from a fellow homeschooler. I have been homeschooling for 5 years so I am not new but each day I am thankful that I made this choice.
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